Hi PiecesinMN! Welcome from NH. And yes, I too remember the IMB selectrics in High School. But all my jobs since I have been out of college required knowing how to use a computer, so I am used to it. The really technical stuff I leave up to me neice (she's a computer whiz). As you use the computer you will get used to it. I hope you get a chance to post some pictures of the quilts you have made. We'd all like to see them!